Customized, Conversational Courses with Talented Teachers
Are You Spinning Your Wheels?
We know what it’s like to struggle with a new language.
You Know Why. We Know How.
Personalized instruction = faster learning
Speak! specializes in customized conversations and culture-based courses in 22 languages. Tailored to your schedule, goals, and learning style, these lessons save you time by cutting to the conversation!
Speak! Will Help You:
Converse
Our cultural-conversational approach makes language learning engaging and fun, fostering a love of learning in students of all ages.
Connect
Our lessons will help you speak across borders, make new friends and build relationships, both at home and abroad.
Thrive
Your teacher will customize your course to best support your goals, interests and learning style. This personalized approach is the best path to success.
How would you describe your Speak! courses to a friend?
“Ha! They hear about them all the time! My one-on-one lessons with Anne and Aliaa are a delight and a boost. Totally worth it!”
We Speak Your Language! 22 to be Exact.
We care about people. We care about you. Together, our 50+ teachers have learned to speak more than 25 languages and adapted to life in many different countries and cultures.
“I created Speak! in 2004 because I believed in the power of language to break down barriers and bridge the gap between people and cultures.”
Get Started in 3 Simple Steps
CHOOSE A LANGUAGE
Pick from one of our 22 languages offered. You can even learn a few languages simultaneously!
CHOOSE A COURSE
Do you learn better One-on-One or in a Group?
Register+Speak!
One of our professional teachers will help you speak with confidence and flair.
You Have Questions. We Have Answers.
At Speak! we know you are the kind of people who strive to be global citizens. And yet, you likely feel frustrated and isolated when you’re not able to connect with others in their native language. Language apps and one-size-fits-all methods often miss the mark because their short-cuts or generic curriculum don’t focus on the most important skill - speaking - and the most important person: YOU!
Continue reading on our FAQ page.
Qian - Public Speaking
A university demographer improves her public speaking skills with our coach, Cady.. Read her interview!
Francesco and Victoria - Italian
A married couple deepen their connections to Italy by learning Italian together. Read their interview!
Jess - Group Spanish
Environmental Scientist with UVA, Jess Wenger is learning Spanish with her team and with a group of others online - both with Speak! ! . Read her story!